East African Restaurant Massawa Reopens in North Beach
East African restaurant Massawa reopened on Saturday, September 19 bringing its Eritrean/Ethiopian dishes to North Beach. Hoodline reports the former Upper Haight restaurant, which closed in 2010 so...
View ArticleSong Therapy | Mill Creek Musings
As a child growing up on busy Albany Street in Schenectady, each Christmas I asked Santa for a bicycle. I never got one, and didn't even know how to ride.
View ArticleRoyal Wootton Bassett Academy staff cycle 100 miles for African children's home.
AMBITIOUS Royal Wootton Bassett Academy staff pedalled 100 miles to the Ethiopian Embassy in London to to fund an African children's home. The 16 teachers and support staff hopped on their bikes on...
View ArticleThe Politics of Insecurity in Somalia
Almost every aspect of the security in Somalia is outsourced to deeply entrenched competing foreign interests of various shades. None of them are accountable to the Somali government.
View ArticleCouncil to re-launch SMS Lottery for GERD - Tuesday, 22 September 2015 14:11
Addis Ababa, 22 September, 2015 -The Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation for the Construction of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is to launch again the SMS...
View ArticleExcitement, Sense of Fulfillment Greets the Commencement of Addis Light Rail
On the morning of Sunday September 20, 2015 many residents of Addis Ababa were found in a long queue along the north- south corridors of the Addis Ababa Light Rail. The queue this time around is not...
View ArticleThe 1436th Eid Al-Adha (Arefa) colorfully celebrated - Thursday, 24 September...
Addis Ababa, 24 September, 2015 - The Ethiopian Muslim community has colorfully celebrated the 1436th Eid Al-Adha holiday. Council president said the effort to maintain mutual tolerance and respect...
View ArticleMissionary recounts travels, experiences ina
Brian Denker was still a librarian at Union University in 2010 when he took his first trip to Ethiopia. A member of Woodland Baptist Church, Denker Missionary recounts travels, experiences in Ethiopia...
View ArticleGERD Music Album Launched - Friday, 25 September 2015 07:37
Addis Ababa, 25 September, 2015 - A music album Hiber Zema le Hedaseyachen to support the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is launched. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Government Whip Roman...
View ArticleCommencement of light rail service creates joy, hope among Addis residents
Addis Ababa, 25 September, 2015 - Residents in different areas of Addis Ababa city have expressed their hope and joy for the start of Addis Ababa light rail transit service. Residents of Addis Ababa...
View ArticleEthiopia: Addis Residents Can Finally Enjoy Fast Train Ride
Standing behind me in the ticket queue at the Menelik II Square station in the heart of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, she turns to her friend and says with a giggle: "Kedir told me that I will reach...
View ArticleEthiopia: The Light Rail System Marks a New Chapter
The commencement of the first Ethiopian Light Rail system last Sunday indeed marked a historic day to all Ethiopians in particular and to the urban dwellers and those who come and go from the capital...
View ArticleKessem Sugar Factory to produce 1.5 million quintal sugar - Friday, 25...
Addis Ababa, 24 September 2015 - The Kessem Sugar Factory is expected to produce 1.5 million quintal sugar per year when it starts operation with full capacity, the director said. Shiferaw Jarso,...
View ArticleEnterprise plans to decrease time of stay of containers at Djibouti port
Addis Ababa, 25 September, 2015 - Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise says it has planned to reduce average stay time of packed containers at Djibouti port. Deputy CEO of the...
View ArticleBusiness and bureaucracy: Ethiopia entrepreneurs overcome hurdles
The large open plan office with staff behind sleek computers looks like any newly-started modern business. But Ethiopia's first online restaurant delivery service, Deliver Addis, must contend with...
View ArticleSecuring Water Resources in Ethiopia
A $4.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation will allow University of Connecticut researchers to collaborate with colleagues around the world in order to help local governments and...
View ArticleEthiopia: Ethio-Telecom, Office Sign 8100 a SMS Service Accord
Ethio-telecom and National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation for the Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam yesterday signed an agreement providing for facilitating the...
View ArticleEthiopia: Ethiopia First in Sub-Saharan Africa to Launch Light Rail
Last week, Ethiopia became the first sub-Saharan African country to have a light railway system, when it unveiled the Addis Ababa electrified light railway network. The country now joins the likes of...
View ArticleEthiopia: Federation Says Urban Unemployment Remains High
The mission of the EEF is to safeguard the rights and benefits of employers and promote job creation and decent work in Ethiopia. Despite the significant economic growth Ethiopia portrayed over the...
View ArticleEthiopia: The Zeal and Passion of Ethiopians Towards the Construction of GERD
This week, Fana Corporate signed an agreement with office of National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to provide technical assistance for...
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